Harrogate local election results 2011

Following today’s count, the Conservative overall majority now stands at 14 as they gained eight seats in Harrogate – three from Independents and five from Lib Dems. This included a seat previously held by conservative Bob Nash, but was vacant.

The make-up of the council is now 34 Conservatives, 17 Lib Dems and 3 from other parties.

Bilton ward – Alec Brown Conservative (was Lib Dem)

Knaresborough Scriven Park – Ivor Fox Conservative (was Lib Dem)

Bilton – Alec Brown Conservative (was Lib Dem)

Granby ward – Lib Dems hold Jennifer Travena (seat held as Lib Dem)

Harlow Moor – Conservative Simon Theakston (seat held as Lib Dem)

Saltergate – Conservative Steven Jackson (was Lib Dem Geoff Webber)

Rossett – Jim Clark Conservatives (seat held)

Ripon Minster – George Pickles Conservatives (was Independent)

High Harrogate – Richard Cooper Conservative (was Lib Dem)

Pannal – Matt Hill Conservative (was former Conservative council leader Mike Gardner but was standing as an Independent)